Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Level 2

Engineering Operatives are predominantly involved in engineering operations which are key to the success of the Manufacturing and Engineering sector allowing employers to grow their business while developing a work force with the relevant skills and knowledge to enhance the sustain the sector.

The role covers a wide range of common and job specific skills sets that can be transferred across the manufacturing engineering industry sectors during the course of their careers. Dependent on the sector that they are employed in there may be subtle differences in terms of composition and application of the job role specific skills and knowledge they will require, however the core skills and knowledge will be the same regardless of the sector/area they work in.

Learners may study a selection of the topics listed below; however, the specific units delivered will depend on employer requirements and business needs within the cohort.

Additionally, the qualification requires learners to attain a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations.

These are a few of the topics you may study:

• Maintenance planning
• Diagnostic and fault-finding techniques
• Specific safe working practices, maintenance procedures and environmental regulations that need to be observed
• Specific equipment operating parameters
• Mechanical manufacturing techniques
• Specific quality specifications for mechanical manufacturing operations
• Cable types and where they should be used
• Electrical and electronic assembly and testing techniques
• Specific safe working practices, isolation procedures and safe reinstating of equipment/system that need to be observed
• Specific marking out and preparation techniques
• Different fabrication and joining techniques
• Specific safe working practices, isolation procedures and safe reinstating of equipment/system that need to be observed

Pathways Available:

·         Design

·         Maintenance

·         Tool Making

·         Composites

·         Machining (26/27)

To study the Engineering Operative Apprenticeship at Level 2 - you'll need a GCSE Maths at Grade 4. You'll also need a minimum of Grade 4 in English Language and Science. 

You'll also have to complete and pass an Engineering assessment upon application.

At the end of your time on programme you will complete an End Point Assessment that will include a practical observation and a professional discussion underpinned by a reflective portfolio, these elements will be conducted an external examiner.

You can progress onto the following course:

Engineering Machining Technician Apprenticeship Level 3 

or you are able to go straight into employment.

When you start an apprenticeship with us, there’s no need to worry about the cost—apprenticeship fees and funding are covered by your employer, not you. This means you can focus fully on gaining valuable skills and experience without any financial burden.

For more information on apprenticeship funding/costs and any government support available, please contact our Apprenticeship Team on 01254 292500 or apprenticeships@blackburn.ac.uk